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Deliver Us from Evil

Deliver Us from Evil

Common Sense Media Age 18

Parents Need To Know

Positive Messages
Victims and survivors of abuse show great strength and courage, but the included representatives of the clergy show self-interest and denial -- particularly O'Grady, who doesn't really show signs of remorse.
Positive Role Models & Representations
Violence
No violent images, per se, but many stories of sexual molestation demonstrate that this is violence against children; one victim angrily recalls where he was sodomized; one victim's father cries out and accuses priest of rape (as opposed to the euphemistic "inappropriate touching") -- his outburst is loud and upsetting.
Sex
Ongoing discussion of sexual activity, perversion, and abuse; interviewees (victims and their parents) recall child abuse by priest; priest describes his attraction to young children (in underwear and naked).
Language
Several (5 or so) uses of "f--k" (in anger); other occasional profanity ("s--t"); language describing sexual abuse (including "penis").
Consumerism
Not applicable
Education Value
Ease of Play
Privacy
Occasional cigarette smoking during interviews.
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